{"product_id":"40164-italeri-1429-fa-18-hornet-swiss-air-force-royal-australian-air-force-172","title":"Italeri 1429 F\/A-18 HORNET Swiss Air Force - Royal Australian Air Force 1\/72","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eItaleri 1429 F\/A-18 HORNET Swiss Air Force - Royal Australian Air Force 1\/72\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Italeri 1429 F\/A-18 HORNET Swiss Air Force - Royal Australian Air Force 1\/72 scale model is a high-quality plastic model kit representing one of the world's most recognizable contemporary multirole fighter aircraft – the F\/A-18 Hornet. The set was designed by the renowned Italian company Italeri for demanding modelers who value rich detailing and authentic markings for aircraft serving in both the Swiss Air Force and the Royal Australian Air Force.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eF\/A-18 Hornet\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fourth-generation multirole fighter, developed in the United States by McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) in the 1970s and introduced into service in 1983. It has been used by numerous countries, primarily the USA, Australia, Switzerland, Canada, Spain, and Finland. The A\/B variants of the Hornet, depicted by the Italeri model, have been widely deployed in both fighter and strike roles.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Swiss version played a crucial role in air defense of the neutral country’s challenging Alpine geography and has been operated since the early 1990s. Meanwhile, the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has flown Hornets since 1985, with their aircraft participating in numerous international exercises and coalition operations, including the Gulf intervention and missions in Afghanistan.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eModel scale: 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eService period of the original: modern era (from the 1980s to present day)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUser countries: Switzerland, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: high-quality plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCategory: plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDifficulty level: 3\/5 (recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eClearly detailed cockpit, landing gear, and armament\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncludes high-quality decals for Switzerland and Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAssembly instructions with photos for easier building\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Italeri F\/A-18 Hornet kit is recommended for enthusiasts of modern military aviation and NATO aircraft collectors. It is an excellent choice both for collections and model competitions. Thanks to its high level of detail and quality, building this kit provides satisfaction and an impressive result when painted and finished.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The kit does not include glue or paints – these should be purchased separately. It’s an excellent choice for modelers aged 14 and up who want to expand their collection with a modern fighter in unique liveries.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Italeri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54722437873998,"sku":"IT1429","price":15.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/512f2e88f982216cee92099cc2b619c3.jpg?v=1755538149","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.de\/en\/products\/40164-italeri-1429-fa-18-hornet-swiss-air-force-royal-australian-air-force-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}